Official school statement-disgusting

(Bold my own)

Dear colleagues

Officials from the Border Control Agency visited SOAS this morning

with a warrant to enter the premises and to carry out checks on

employees of our cleaning contractor ISS who were suspected of working

illegally.

We understand this must have been distressing for those involved, and

indeed our own colleagues. However we believe the checks were carried

out quickly and in a sympathetic manner.

We have been informed that nine people have been detained for further

questioning and ISS is liaising directly with the Border Control

Agency at this stage.

SOAS is legally obliged to co-operate fully with the authorities

regarding such matters and we would like to thank staff for their

cooperation and understanding at this time. We have received

assurances from ISS that the standard of cleaning in School buildings

will be maintained.

Alan Smith

Interim Secretary and Registrar